Evaluation of the Implementation of Cleaner Production among Enterprises in Qingdao, China

Abstract:

As an effective tool for achieving sustainable development, cleaner production is playing an increasingly prominent role in China’s industrial and environmental protection policies. In this paper, the authors evaluate the implementation of cleaner production among 51 enterprises in Qingdao by cleaner production audit report. Results show that, significant economic and environmental benefits are achieved by implementing cleaner production. To promote the development of cleaner production, increasing financial and political support as well as publicity and training are urgent tasks for Qingdao.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 260-261)
• Pages: 891-895
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.260-261.891
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Lu Xing, Lei Shi, Rui Cong Wang, Xiao Chen Sun, Le Tian
• Keywords: Cleaner Production, Economic Benefit, Enterprise, Environmental Benefits, Evaluation

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